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About Xpatulator

Xpatulator.com is a website that provides international cost of living information and calculators that can help you determine cost of living indexes, cost of living allowances, salary purchasing power and international assignment packages to compensate for cost of living, hardship, and exchange rate differences.

A New Approach to Expatriate Pay

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Xpatulator

The challenges of ensuring expatriates are paid fair salaries across different countries, in the current economic climate, of the credit crisis together with rapid currency and inflation fluctuations are increasingly complex. The current economic climate has made it necessary to … Continue reading →

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Qatar Expatriate Prospects

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Xpatulator

While the rest of the world battles the ongoing impact of the global credit crisis, slowing economies, falling house prices, falling stock markets, exchange rate instability, a stronger US dollar and a drop in the oil price, Qatar stands out as being well positioned to ride out the global storm better than most. Continue reading →

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November 2008 – International Cost of Living Comparison – Global Trends

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Xpatulator

The ongoing impact of the credit crisis, slowing global economies, falling house prices, global stock market and exchange rate volatility, together with the US dollar strengthening against most currencies are all factors contributing to a major change in the global … Continue reading →

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International Cost of Living Comparison – Global Trends November 2008

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Xpatulator

Credit crisis + slowing global economies + falling house prices + global stock market + exchange rate volatility + US dollar strengthening = major change in the global cost of living rankings. Continue reading →

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Moving to a new Country, How to cope

Posted on November 16, 2008 by Xpatulator

A while ago I wrote about moving countries, where to find information and what questions you should be asking yourself. Having experienced a couple of country moves I can give you a few tips. Everything I wrote before on researching … Continue reading →

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The positives and negatives of moving internationally

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Xpatulator

Read on to see what I believe are the positives and negatives on moving around the world. From a person that moves globally I believe the following are positive reasons to keep in mind: 1. You are able to live … Continue reading →

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Cost Of Living Index Calculation

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Xpatulator

Cost of living is the cost of maintaining a specified standard of living, similar to a typical household budget. A Cost of living index is a numerical way of comparing cost of living, either over time, or by comparing different … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts On Expatriate Pay Philosophy

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Xpatulator

In my observation organisations spend insufficient time creating and reviewing their approach to expatriate pay. This is dangerous given that the highest employee turnover is at the beginning and end of international assignments, indicating a lack of integration of expatriate … Continue reading →

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The Secret to Successful International Relocation

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Xpatulator

The biggest secret I have found to moving is to stay calm, my stomach always used to churn every time we would say: “Let’s look at moving to London, Perth, Colorado….” I would have this rush in the pit of … Continue reading →

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Do Expatriates experience hardship?

Posted on August 23, 2008 by Xpatulator

Does an Expatriate and their family experience any hardship? First impressions can be misleading. Many Expatriates accept an overseas position with high expectations of a better quality life, luxury accommodation, and the excitement of new experiences. The reality is that … Continue reading →

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